Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Modified Creatures

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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander. Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Winnowing
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Inferno
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Knight Exemplar
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Fervent Champion
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Kinsbaile Cavalier
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Murderous Rider
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Valiant Knight
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Midnight Reaper
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Guardian of Faith
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Order of Midnight
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Armory Paladin
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Worthy Knight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Corpse Knight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Foulmire Knight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mirran Crusader
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Benalish Marshal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Armed Response
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Lethal Exploit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Murder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Rebel Salvo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Resistance Reunited
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Discipline
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Reconstruct History
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Throwdown
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Joust
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crippling Fear
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Righteous Confluence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Embercleave
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Vorpal Sword
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Sunforger
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Heirloom Blade
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Heartseeker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Glimmer Lens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mandibular Kite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Court of Embereth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
History of Benalia
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
All-Out Assault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Castle Embereth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-28%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mardu Banner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Savai Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Tournament Grounds
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Nomad Outpost
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-32%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy